Transport for Wales opens National EV ChargePoint platform

Daniel Bevan - Editor

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Transport for Wales (TfW) has launched a nationwide initiative aimed at accelerating the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, by giving all 22 local authorities in Wales free access to a shared data platform, ChargePoint Navigator.

The platform is designed to support councils with EV infrastructure planning by simplifying site selection, reducing costs and improving decision-making through access to a consistent national evidence base.

The initiative marks the first time ChargePoint Navigator has been deployed at a national level outside England.

Originally funded and co-developed by UK Power Networks Distribution System Operator (DSO) and Field Dynamics, the platform is already used by more than 100 local authorities within UK Power Networks’ operational area and has achieved a reported 94% customer satisfaction rating.

The rollout builds on existing support provided by TfW to local authorities, including improving access to data and strengthening in-house capability to deliver sustainable and equitable EV charging networks.

Tony Clayton, EV Infrastructure Programme Manager at Transport for Wales, said: “As Wales’ EV charging network matures, our focus is shifting from simply increasing charger numbers to ensuring provision is fair, strategic and meets the needs of communities across the country.

“ChargePoint Navigator supports this by bringing consistent data and shared expertise into one place, helping us raise standards and ensuring EV infrastructure contributes fully to our wider transport and decarbonisation ambitions.”

Craig Stephenson, Managing Director of Field Dynamics, said: “Local Authorities play a critical role in shaping how EV charging infrastructure is delivered on the ground.

“It’s vital they have the right data and tools at their fingertips to make informed decisions and to actively shape outcomes.”

Lynne McDonald, Head of Local Net Zero at UK Power Networks DSO, said: “I’m thrilled and proud to see ChargePoint Navigator going beyond our geographies and now national.

“ChargePoint Navigator was designed with, and for our 133 local authorities to give them the confidence and evidence they need to plan infrastructure that is fair, equitable, and works for their communities.”